Freeze warning in effect for Atascadero
Monday’s overnight low is forecasted to be 37 degrees
– Atascadero could see their first near-freezing temperatures of the fall season this week, with the mercury dropping into the 30s.
A freeze warning is currently in effect for Atascadero and its surrounding areas. Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 degrees are anticipated for this morning, and sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 degrees are expected for both tonight and Tuesday morning in some areas. This warning encompasses several regions, including the Cuyama Valley, Southern Salinas Valley, San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys, and Antelope Valley.
The current freeze warning remains in effect until 8 a.m. this morning, with a subsequent freeze warning scheduled from 2 a.m. to 8 a.m. on Tuesday. These low temperatures can have significant impacts, including the potential for frost and freezing conditions that may harm crops and sensitive vegetation. Additionally, prolonged exposure to the cold can pose a risk of hypothermia for both animals and people, and vehicle windshields are likely to become frosted, according to the National Weather Service.
To mitigate these risks, it is advisable to take precautionary measures. Protecting tender plants from the cold is recommended, as well as planning for extra time to defrost vehicle windshields in the affected areas.
Weather Underground is forecasting a low temperature of 37 degrees on Monday, rising slightly to 38 on Tuesday and 41 on Wednesday. By mid-week, overnight lows should warm into the upper 40s.
Daytime highs in Atascadero should be in the low-to-mid 80s throughout the week, cooling off by the beginning of next week into the upper 70s.
Click here to view a 10-day forecast for Atascadero from Weather Underground.
